VOV.VN - Nestled among the scenic mountains surrounding Uong Bi city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, Ba Vang Pagoda claimed a new world record as recognised by the World Records Union (WorldKings) on May 21.

VOV.VN - A ceremony was solemnly held at the UN Headquarters on May 18 in New York to celebrate the International Vesak Day 2023.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy and Vietnamese community in Sri Lanka has attended the National Vesak Festival, with the event recently being held in the capital city of Colombo.

VOV.VN - Khmer ethnic people residing in the southern region are currently enjoying a festive atmosphere as they celebrate the traditional New Year festival Chol Chnam Thmay.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has sent letters of greetings and flowers to Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, and President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen on the occasion of the traditional New Year of the two neighbouring countries.

VOV.VN - Located in Hanoi’s outlying district of Hoai Duc, Son Dong village is renowned both across the country and overseas for its skillful wood carving products, especially Buddha statues and worship items.

VOV.VN - Phat Tich pagoda, built in the Ly Dynasty nearly 1,000 years ago, is worth visiting because of its unique architecture in the northern Red River Delta.

VOV.VN - The Patronage Council and Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha solemnly held a ritual at Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi on May 15 to observe the 2,565th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited Hue Nghiem and Minh Dao pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City on May 14 on the occasion of Lord Buddha’s 2,566th birthday, extending his greetings to local Buddhist dignitaries and followers.

VOV.VN - Many pagodas throughout Ho Chi Minh City have been decorated with flags, flowers, and lanterns in honour of the 2566th birthday of the Buddha which falls on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month, or May 15 this year.